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South Korean stocks plunged sharply on Thursday and Friday as the Democratic Party's sweep of the U.S. midterm elections, dubbed a "blue wave" or "blue tsunami," sparked concerns over tighter regulations on AI and large tech firms. KBS World reports the KOSPI fell more than 5% on Thursday, then more than 6% on Friday, barely holding above the 5,000 mark at the close, shedding 324 points. Business Korea described the Thursday drop as a "historic plunge" failing to withstand the "Blue Wave shock." The Korea Times adds that the blue wave is expected to cool memory chip prices and demand, casting doubt on whether Samsung Electronics and SK hynix can sustain their performance. Korean media and analysts are framing the selloff as a direct reaction to the U.S. political shift, with KBS World noting the Democrats captured both the House and Senate in a "blue tsunami," flipping several long-standing Republican seats. Bloggers and café members are not cited in these reports, but the overall tone in Korean outlets is one of market anxiety over regulatory risks to the tech sector.